1
as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
that's not the usual method, but it works
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2
as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
the characters in this novel are drawn with greater depth than is usual for a work of science fiction
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as in ubiquitous
often observed or encountered
the usual reaction to the sight of the falls is one of absolute awe
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as in ordinary
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Recent Examples of usual
Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
But this system had more impact than usual, experts said.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Aria Bendix, NBC News, 26 Aug. 2022
On the first day back, Evans ordered his usual: a single cheeseburger, fries and a Coke.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022
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Adjective
So your kid is slightly more distracted than usual?
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
But this system had more impact than usual, experts said.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
Ebonē Colbert ordered her usual on her weekly trip to Wendy's with her son: a kid’s meal with a plain cheeseburger for him and a Dave’s Single, a burger topped with lettuce and tomato, for herself.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 26 Aug. 2022
On the first day back, Evans ordered his usual: a single cheeseburger, fries and a Coke.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usual
Adjective
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Until Alcaraz’s arrival on loan from Flamengo early last month, the squad was severely lacking in conventional No 10s.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Rotis made with conventional American whole wheat flour tend to be chewy, with barely any puff, and verge on bitter.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appétit,
13 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: Volatility — though unnerving — is normal.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Are these normal things to think at this point in a serious relationship?—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In 2024, Donald Trump was elected to disrupt Washington and to tame a ubiquitous and inefficient government bureaucracy that has lost touch with the American people.—
Dennis M. Powell,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Top Chef: Chicago gave us some of the most ubiquitous figures in the culinary TV landscape.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Alila Napa Valley goes beyond the ordinary by offering unforgettable experiences designed to captivate modern travelers, especially Xennials.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The couple have often walked red carpets together, so it certainly wouldn’t be considered out of the ordinary for the 37-year-old to walk the Golden Globes red carpet alongside her beau as his plus-one.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
4 Jan. 2025
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As is customary for mature content, the episodes will be edited to meet the standards and practices guidelines for cable.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
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Bill Belichick ran things in his unique fashion, and as a result, the franchise had little use for the ballooning contracts and oversized bonuses that are customary in NFL free agency but tend to age poorly (the spending spree of 2021 notwithstanding).—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The average cost of full coverage in the U.S. is now $2,638 per year, meaning the typical household spends 3.39% of its income on insurance for just one car.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
15 Mar. 2025
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Hamilton is not the first driver to attempt to fulfill a childhood dream by ending his racing career in typical midlife crisis style — in his 40s with a brand new Ferrari and a second family.—
Olivia Hicks,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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And the reopened Frick, with its familiar art back in place and some significant new features added — notably an entire second floor of family rooms repurposed as intimate galleries — feels organic in that way.—
Holland Cotter,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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The president's order will direct McMahon to take all necessary steps permitted by law to dissolve department, according to the sources familiar.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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To compensate for stronger rules on fire-prone areas, county voters favored building more homes in higher-density urban areas, with 55% in support and 30% opposed.—
Hunter Clauss,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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So who is responsible for actually enforcing existing conflict of interest rules where they can be applied?—
Abdallah Fayyad,
Vox,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Usual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usual. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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